In order to participate, Edwardsville police personnel submitted a cash donation Edwardsvillelle Neighbors in exchange for being able to grow facial hair throughout the month of November. If you happen to see several beared patrol officers, investigators, community service officers, dispatchers, or command staff members, a news release states, be sure to compliment them on their fantastic new hair growth as it’s all for a cause.

At the end of the event, the standard facial hair policy will be reinstated, until next year.

“Here at the Edwardsville Police Department, we care very much for our neighbors throughout the city. Edwardsville Neighbors is a fantastic organization that we are proud to support,” the release states.

More information, including how to submit an easy one-time donation, can be found at https://edwardsvilleneighbors.org/.